eugenia123 said... (11/18/09 5:51 PM)ReplyA wonderful shirt and that colour is so delicious! And what a great review, entertaining and informative - perfect!

Christas said... (11/17/09 10:59 PM)ReplyOrange is definitely YOUR color! This looks very pretty on you. Your adjustments turned this into a very nice top. Glad you didn't give up on it...... looks like a keeper for sure.

Jali said... (11/16/09 10:00 AM)ReplyStriking colour. It's lovely to see your colourfully inspired tops always. They are just fun. Love what you did with the sleeves here too.

Annette1 said... (11/15/09 6:26 PM)ReplyGREAT review AND I love the clip of Nat King Cole and Betty Hutton. As for this blouse, it's SO pretty in such a BEAUTIFUL color on you. Absolutely a PERFECT fit, too, AS USUAL. :o)

renren said... (11/15/09 6:12 PM)ReplyOh, I DO like it and with your links you've made this a tutorial for the rest of us. Love that happy fabric!

Barbara V said... (11/15/09 4:13 PM)ReplySo cute. All of your adjustments made the proportions right for you and belting it makes a nice look. Great work!

FreyaStark said... (11/15/09 4:12 PM)ReplyIt's a really cute blouse and looks good despite your reservations. If you made it again you'd find it easier.

carolynw said... (11/15/09 4:03 PM)ReplyVery pretty - I like how this looks on you even if you aren't 100% - love that fabric too

Pam~Off The Cuff~ said... (11/15/09 12:48 PM)ReplyHeatherrique... This HP style is my All-Time Favorite Shirt, even better than the ones I draft myself (and I'm a ShirtMaker by profession)! I've made it in all sorts of fabrics and just love how versatile it is :)
I am glad you found my tutorials about constructing this classic collar/lapel helpful. There are other HotPatterns tutorials and more helpful sewing tips/techniques on my blog site too. Stop by any time at
http://Off-The-Cuff-Style.blogspot.com

davin said... (11/15/09 12:47 PM)ReplyThanks, I just ordered this pattern. I usually just tissue fit, but because of your cautionary message, I'll do a musln -- ok, ok! I do suspect this company of seductive, sometimes misleading fashion illustrations.

Heatherrique said... (11/15/09 11:37 AM)ReplyThanks ladies! I just added the links to Pam's tutotials. They are handy to have! I am still wondering if I have the "original" set of HP instructions. Hmmmm....

Karla Kizer said... (11/15/09 11:23 AM)ReplyGreat color - makes my mouth water. The collar would have a more traditional lapel appearance when sewn using Pam's tutorial. The upper and lower collars are connected, leaving only a small notch at the collar edge, and the result curves snugly around the neck.

Re Becca said... (11/15/09 11:19 AM)ReplyI like the collar. This looks fabulous on you! I wondered about their new instructions on this top, you should check out Pam's "off the cuff" tutorial.

marec said... (11/15/09 10:50 AM)ReplyAbsolutely cheerful and cute. I like the collar and do not find it big. Sweet color.